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				<dd>Once you have completed your registration, you should have your ID card made at the Birks Student Service Centre (LB 185). Find out more about registration through <a href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal </a>or <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/webguide/">online registration guide</a>. Or find out more about <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/SSC/idcards.html">ID cards</a>.
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				<dt>How do I get an email account?</dt>
				<dd>Once you have completed your registration, you can register for a &quot;Live@Edu&quot; email address through the <a href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal</a>. Select &quot;Personal Services&quot; and then &quot;Computer Accounts &amp; Passwords&quot; to set up your account. If you need assistance, contact the IITS Helpline at 848-2424, ext. 7613 or <a href="mailto:help@concordia.ca">email the Helpline</a>.
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				<dt>What is a permanent code and do I need one?</dt>
				<dd>A <a href="../../../pagesvoip.concordia.ca/">permanent code</a> is a unique identifying number assigned to each student by the Quebec Ministry of Education. All students on whose behalf the university receives funding are required to submit their existing permanent code to the Office of the Registrar. Students without a permanent code must submit a request form along with their birth certificate, record of landing or student authorization to      the Office of the Registrar, which will forward this information to the  Ministry to create a code number for them.
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				<dt>Where can I buy textbooks, pens, paper, batteries, stamps and other supplies?</dt>
				<dd>You can buy all of this and more at the <a href="../../../pagesvoip.concordia.ca/Bookstore/index.html">Concordia University Bookstores.</a></dd>
			
				<dt>How can I find out about the books I need for my classes?</dt>
				<dd>The Concordia University Bookstores has an online <a href="../../../pagesvoip.concordia.ca/Bookstore/textbooks.booklist.shtml">customized student booklist</a> service. Simply key your student ID number and it will automatically compile your booklist for you.</dd>
			
				<dt>Where is my class being held?</dt>
				<dd><a href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal </a>has your class schedule and locations. Log onto <a href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal</a> to select      &ldquo;Academic&rdquo; and then &ldquo;My Class Schedule.&rdquo; You can also find out at the Information Desk in the Hall Building lobby, or by phoning 514-848-2424 ext. 8767.</dd>
			
				<dt>How do I get a locker?</dt>
				<dd>Students can sign up for lockers as of the first day of classes. Log onto <a href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal</a>, select &quot;Other services&quot; then &quot;Get a Locker&quot;.</dd>
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		<h3><a href="http://www.concordia.ca/services/new-students-and-orientation/#">The New Student Orientation Services</a></h3>
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			<p>The New Student Program Office helps new students to make a successful transition to university learning and life by providing support  throughout their first academic year. The range of services include orientation sessions, knowledge assessment workshops and mentorship.</p>
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				<li><a href="http://newstudent.concordia.ca/discover.shtml">Discover Concordia Orientation</a> welcomes new students to Concordia and familiarizes them with the University&rsquo;s facilities and vast network of support services.</li>
				<li><a href="http://newstudent.concordia.ca/gettingtoknowu.shtml">The Student Success Check-up</a> helps students to identify their strengths and potential challenges as they begin their university studies, and connects them with services to address their specific needs, if necessary.</li>
				<li><a href="http://newstudent.concordia.ca/startright.shtml">Start Right Orientation</a> and <a href="http://cdev.concordia.ca/workshops/firstyear.html">First Year Experience</a>  seminars provide students with strategies for personal and academic success.</li>
				<li><a href="http://newstudent.concordia.ca/mentorgroups.shtml">Student Success Mentors</a> provide ongoing peer support.</li>
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			<p>Find out more, including dates and sign-up procedures, at the <a href="../../">New Student Program Office</a>.</p>
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		<h3><a href="http://www.concordia.ca/services/new-students-and-orientation/#">Counselling and Development</a></h3>
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			<p>The New Student Program Office is a unit of Counselling and Development. Other services provided by Counselling and Development include:</p>
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				<li>Counselling and psychological help</li>
				<li>Career planning</li>
				<li>Student learning services</li>
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			<p>These services are available on an individual or group basis on both campuses: Sir George Wiliams Campus, H-440, Henry F. Hall Building (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West); and, Loyola Campus, AD -103, Administration Building (7141 Sherbrooke St. West)</p>
			<p>Counselling and Development also operates the Student Success Centre where students can obtain answers to questions, resource material, referrals and access to programs designed to ensure their success at Concordia.</p>
			<p>The Student Success Centre is staffed by Student Success Mentors on each campus: Sir George Wiliams Campus, H-481, Henry F. Hall Building (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West); and, Loyola Campus, AD -101, Administration Building (7141 Sherbrooke St. West).</p>
			<p>Find out more at <a href="../../">Counselling and Development.</a></p>
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<li><a href="../../../pagesadvocacy.csu.qc.ca/index.html">Concordia Student Union (CSU) events for ALL undergraduate students</a></li>

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<li><a href="http://www.asfa.ca/">Arts &amp; Science Federation of Student Associations (ASFA)</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/125185632320/">Facebook</a></li>

<li><a href="http://frosh.casa-jmsb.ca/">CASA-JMSB (Commerce &amp; Administration Students' Association)</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156314177779961">Facebook</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.ecaconcordia.ca/?page_id=106">Engineering & Computer Science Association (ECA)</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.fineartsstudentalliance.ca/">Fine Arts Student Alliance (FASA)</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.concordia.ca/now/upcoming-events/events-search/index.php?f=list" title="Student-organized events">More student event listings</a> - <a href="http://www.concordia.ca/now/upcoming-events/daily-events/event.php">Submit event</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.concordia.ca/services/fast/">Front-line administrative team (F.A.S.T.) services</a></li>

<li><a href="http://library.concordia.ca/help/workshops/">Library tours and workshops</a></li>

<li><a href="http://supportservices.concordia.ca/iso/">International Students Office</a></li>

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<p><em style="font-style:italic">What is a permanent code and do I need one?</em> A permanent code is a unique identifying number assigned to each student by the Qu&eacute;bec Ministry of Education. All students for whom the University receives funding are required to submit an existing permanent code or, if they do not have one, to submit a permanent code data form and accompanying documents (birth certificate, record of landing, or student authorization) to the Office of the Registrar which will forward this information to the Ministry so they can create a code. Find out more about <a class="external" href="http://permanentcode.concordia.ca/">permanent codes</a>.</p>
<p><em style="font-style:italic">Where can I buy text books, pens, paper,  batteries, stamps etc.?</em> You can get all this and more at the <a class="external" href="http://web2.concordia.ca/Bookstore/">Concordia University  Bookstores</a>.</p>
<p><em style="font-style:italic">Where can I the list of books required for my classes?</em> The Concordia University Bookstores provide an online service whereby you simply key in your student ID number and your booklist is compiled. Get your <a class="external" href="http://web2.concordia.ca/Bookstore/textbooks.booklist.shtml">customized student booklist</a>.</p>

<p><em style="font-style:italic">Where is my class being held?</em> Class locations are noted on personal class schedules available through the <a class="internal" href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal</a> (log into your portal, select "Academic" and select "My Class Schedule"). You can also refer to Information Desk in the lobby of the Hall Building. You can also call Classroom location at 514-848-2424 X 8767.</p>
<p><em style="font-style:italic">How do I get a locker?</em> Students can sign up for lockers as of the first day of class. They can log onto the <a class="internal" href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia portal</a>, select "other services" then "get a locker".</p>

<h3>New Student Program Office</h3>

<p>The New Student Program Office helps new students make a successful transition to university and provides support to new students throughout their first academic year. Services include:</p>
<ul>
<li><em style="font-style:italic">Discover Concordia Orientation</em> welcomes new students to Concordia and familiarizes them with the University&rsquo;s facilities and vast network of support services.</li>
<li>The <em style="font-style:italic">Student Success Check-up</em> helps students identify their own strengths and potential challenges as they begin their university studies and connects them with services to address their specific needs.</li>
<li><em style="font-style:italic">Start Right Orientation</em> and <em>First Year Experience</em> seminars provide students with strategies for personal and academic success.</li>
<li><em style="font-style:italic">Student Success Mentors</em> provide ongoing peer support.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about new student programs and services, including dates and sign-up procedures, visit the <a href="http://newstudent.concordia.ca/">New Student Program Office website</a>.</p>
<h3>Counselling and Development</h3>
<p>The New Student Program is a unit of Counselling and Development. Other services provided by Counselling and Development include:</p>
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<li>counselling and psychological services</li>
<li>career services</li>
<li>student learning services</li>
</ul>
<p>These services are available on an individual or group basis on both campuses (SGW&ndash;H 440 and LOY&ndash;AD 103).</p>
<p>In addition, Counselling and Development operates the <em>Student Success Centre</em> where students can find answers to questions, resource material, referrals and access to programs designed to ensure success at Concordia. There is a Student Success Centre staffed by Student Success Mentors on each campus (SGW&ndash;H 481 and LOY&ndash;AD 101).</p>
<p>For more information, visit the <a href="http://cdev.concordia.ca/">Counselling and Development website</a>.</p>
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<p>In addition to the programs run by the New Student Program Office, there are also:</p>
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<li>Programs offered by the <a href="http://supportservices.concordia.ca/disabilities/">Access Centre for Students with Disabilities</a></li>
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